Hyundai goes retro with the Pony-inspired 45 concept

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Hyundai missed the first retro car wave. Its time has finally come.

2010s / 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show / British / Land Rover

The Land Rover Defender enters its second generation

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The 2020 Defender was the most divisive car at the Frankfurt auto show

1980s / 1990s / BMW / Citroen / French / German / Honda / Japanese / Peugeot / Renault

Racing: Hot-rodded economy cars duke it out in the Alps

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

Some econoboxes lead better lives than others.

1960s / Citroen / French / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Citroën Ami 6 wagon

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The Alps are scenic, but I bet this Ami 6 would rather end its days in a heated garage.

1970s / British / Mini

In our garage: 1972 Morris Mini 850

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This Mini nearly punctures the thin membrane between project car and lost cause.

1970s / French / Renault

Here is why the Renault 5 had two different wheelbases

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Check out the Renault 5’s simple but unusual suspension layout.

1970s / French / Renault / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Renault 4

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Here’s one that won’t be at the next cars and coffee.

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1990s / American / Cadillac

The 1994 Cadillac Seville came with a calculator

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 4 Comments

In the 1990s, Cadillac tried hard to re-ignite its engine and once again become the standard of the world. Continue reading →

1970s / Citroen / French

In our garage: Ran When Parked’s 2CV gets a new lease on life

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

We’re hoping to have this 2CV back on the road in time for its 40th birthday in April. Continue reading →

1960s / Saab / Swedish

The ones that got away: Saab 96

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

Dozens of Utah winters took a heavy toll on this otherwise straight, un-restored Saab 96. Continue reading →

1960s / French / Rewind

Rewind to Paris, France, in the 1960s

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 7 Comments

We’d take one of the 2CVs. How about you? Continue reading →

1970s / German / Volkswagen

Have you seen this 1972 Volkswagen Squareback?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

The Squareback we’re after was last seen in Atlanta in 1980. Continue reading →

1960s / American / Chevrolet

The ones that got away: Chevrolet Corvair

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

I told my new buddy I’d like to own a Corvair one day and his eyes lit up. Continue reading →

Citroen / French / News

Citroën selling 65 cars from its collection

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

Citroen is thinning the herd. Its loss could be your gain. Continue reading →

1960s / 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show / Japanese / Mazda

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: Mazda Cosmo

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The coolest car Mazda had on display in Frankfurt this year was a Cosmo. Continue reading →

1970s / 1980s / 1990s / 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show / American / Ford

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: three generations of the Ford Fiesta

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The display was a captivating sight because you don’t see older Fiestas anymore. Continue reading →

1970s / 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show / German / Volkswagen

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: Volkswagen GTI (mk1)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

It’s difficult for automakers to justify displaying a classic model at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Continue reading →